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The UN Human Rights Council held a review of China’s human rights record on Tuesday, with many countries expressing concerns about China’s treatment of its Uyghur Muslim minority and its crackdown on pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong. During the review,…

The holy city of Karbala has witnessed an atmosphere of joy and happiness as the anniversary of the birth of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, is approaching. Banners of joy and happiness were hung at the shrines of Imam…

A delegation from Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala met with Iraq’s Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Ahmed al-Asadi, who confirmed his efforts to pass the project “Charter of Protecting Iraq’s Orphans”. The director of…

Morocco thwarted more than 75,000 attempts of irregular migration last year, authorities said Tuesday, adding it marked a 6% increase from the previous year. It also said that the security authorities managed to dismantle over 419 trafficking networks, marking a…

The United States military confirmed Tuesday that it conducted airstrikes in Somalia over the weekend, resulting in the deaths of three Al-Qaeda-affiliated Al-Shabab militants. The U.S. Africa Command, based in Stuttgart, Germany, stated that the strikes were carried out at…

Indian forces are intensifying restrictions in disputed Kashmir ahead of India’s Republic Day on January 26, a local media outlet reported. According to Kashmir Media Service, since the day is observed as black day by the Kashmiris living across the…

Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan resumed Tuesday after the two sides reopened a key northwestern border crossing shut for more than 10 days, the Associate Press reported. Truckers for years have been able to cross the border without documents, so…

The Shia community in Nuremberg, Germany celebrated the opening of al-Zahra Center and Hussainiya in the city, which they consider an important event for spreading the knowledge and culture of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and commemorating their holy rituals.…

The Shia Endowment Board, a religious authority in Iraq, held its sixth meeting to discuss the establishment of a World Quran Day. The meeting was attended by representatives of the holy shrines in Iraq, the Grand Mosque of Kufa, and…

Canadian media reported on Tuesday that a group of Muslims in the country have designed an app to document cases of Islamophobia, in a move to combat hatred against Muslims. The media reports, viewed by Shia Waves Agency, said that…